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Category: TRADITIONAL CULTURE

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

If You Like Nikuman Buns, You’ll Love Nagano’s Oyaki

japanup_akane 03/27/2023 No Comments

Whenever I arrive in Japan, for my first meal do I go to a fancy sushi joint? A Michelin 3-star restaurant? An izakaya? Nope.

View More If You Like Nikuman Buns, You’ll Love Nagano’s Oyaki
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Mountain Pirate Chicken Pun

japanup_akane 03/14/2023

If you’ve ever been to Nagano Prefecture in the Japanese Alps, you’ve probably had a chance to eat one of the local specialties, a type of fried chicken called sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き) which is usually rendered into English as “Mountain pirate (or bandit) chicken.”

View More The Mountain Pirate Chicken Pun
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The festival of dolls or festival Hina (Hinamatsuri)

japanup_akane 03/07/2023

The origin of this holiday would come from China. During the period Edo, March 3 was considered the day of growth and the happiness of girls.

View More The festival of dolls or festival Hina (Hinamatsuri)
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

25 Tips for a Great Trip to Japan

japanup_akane 02/27/2023

Everything you need to know about traveling in Japan

View More 25 Tips for a Great Trip to Japan
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?

japanup_akane 02/20/2023

Traffic lights in Japan are red, yellow, and blue. Or are they red, yellow, and green? Well…it depends on what you mean by blue and green.

View More Why are Traffic Lights Blue in Japan?
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Uniqueness of Japanese Time

japanup_akane 02/16/2023

In Japan’s historic timekeeping system, the length of an hour changed daily

View More The Uniqueness of Japanese Time
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Japanese Traditional Game “Ohajiki”

japanup_akane 10/03/2022

This game was introduced from China during the Nara period (710-794). At that time, flints were used to play “Ishi-hajiki (stone kick)”.

View More Japanese Traditional Game “Ohajiki”
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Substitute Dog (Okage-inu)

japanup_akane 09/27/2022

This once in a lifetime pilgrimage was known as okage-mairi. People of all classes would partake in this pilgrimage

View More The Substitute Dog (Okage-inu)
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Pursuing a Traditional Japanese Apprenticeship in the Reiwa Era

japanup_akane 09/09/2022

Japan is renowned worldwide as a country steeped in a culture that combines both tradition and modernity….

View More Pursuing a Traditional Japanese Apprenticeship in the Reiwa Era
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

The Seiryu Festival or the Blue Dragon

japanup_akane 08/26/2022

The four gods (shijin) are often seen as guardians who protect the four directions of east, west, north, and south, which are also called the four gods of direction.

View More The Seiryu Festival or the Blue Dragon
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

BONE CHILLING STORIES FOR HOT JAPANESE SUMMER NIGHTS: MUJINA

japanup_akane 08/26/2022

After finishing the tale, the storyteller would go to the other room, extinguish
one paper lantern and look in the mirror.

View More BONE CHILLING STORIES FOR HOT JAPANESE SUMMER NIGHTS: MUJINA
LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Summer Festivals in Japan

japanup_akane 08/16/2022

JapanUp!’s new web writer John uploaded his first article! Learn more about Japanese summer festivals!

View More Summer Festivals in Japan

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